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Redhorse

Cyber Security Engineer

Herndon, VA$180k–$195kfull-timemidAdded today

About this role

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Senior Penetration Tester to conduct advanced security assessments of government systems, identifying vulnerabilities and providing strategic insights to strengthen critical infrastructure defenses. You'll work as an ethical hacker on a technical team, directly influencing cybersecurity investment priorities for mission-critical U.S. government operations.

What you'll do

  • Execute comprehensive penetration tests and vulnerability assessments against enterprise information systems
  • Identify, document, and exploit security weaknesses in government infrastructure
  • Develop detailed technical reports translating findings into actionable insights for senior leadership
  • Recommend remediation strategies and security improvements based on assessment results
  • Collaborate with government sponsors and internal teams on complex, high-priority security projects
  • Stay current with emerging threats and evolving penetration testing methodologies

What they're looking for

  • Advanced penetration testing and ethical hacking
  • Vulnerability assessment and exploitation techniques
  • Network and system security analysis
  • Technical report writing and communication
  • Knowledge of government security standards (NIST, FISMA, etc.)
  • Experience with penetration testing tools and frameworks
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Ability to work on classified or sensitive systems
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Redhorse

Redhorse builds data analytics platforms and modernized software systems for U.S. government agencies, including graph-based intelligence platforms and legacy system transformations. The company is hiring full-stack engineers, data engineers, UI developers, and systems engineers to develop mission-critical applications that improve government data management, security, and operational efficiency.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your most complex penetration test and how you identified and exploited a critical vulnerability.
  • How do you approach scoping and planning a penetration test for large, sensitive government systems?
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